Wright State Headlines
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May 4
Wright State’s student-run radio station earns national recognition with major equipment award
WWSU 106.9FM, Wright State’s student-operated radio station, received a major broadcast equipment upgrade that will improve its on-air sound quality and expand hands-on learning opportunities for students. Continue reading
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May 4
Moments that matter: Wright State’s Spring 2026 Commencement in photos
View a collection of images showcasing the joy and excitement of Wright State’s spring graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies. Continue reading
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Apr 30
More than 1,650 students to graduate this spring across Wright State’s Dayton and Lake Campuses
Wright State University will celebrate more than 1,650 graduates during its spring 2026 commencement ceremonies held April 30 through May 2 on the Dayton and Lake Campuses. Continue reading
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Apr 29
A path shaped by service
Mitch Eiting, who manages global philanthropy and corporate giving at Midmark Corporation, will be honored as the 2026 Lake Campus Outstanding Alumnus at commencement. Continue reading
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Apr 29
Wright State to award honorary doctorate to publishing executive Kirk Davis at spring commencement
Kirk Davis, a former musical theatre student who led the nation’s largest newspaper company, will receive an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters during Wright State’s commencement ceremony on May 2. Continue reading
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Academics
Wright State scientist/alumnus among those honored by President Obama
Greg Pitz, who obtained his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in physics from Wright State University, was among those honored by President Obama as among the nation’s outstanding early career scientists. Continue reading
Wright State Theatre productions among best local shows in 2013
Two Wright State University Theatre productions were listed among the best local shows in 2013 by the Dayton Daily News. Continue reading
Wright State selected as a top military-friendly school by Military Advanced Education for fifth consecutive year
Military Advanced Education (MAE) has awarded Wright State University the designation of a Top Military-Friendly University in its 2014 Guide… Continue reading
Wright State filmmaker lights up silver screens across the country
Ever since Brittany Shyne can remember, she has been enchanted by the magic of movies. Continue reading
Wright State-Lake Campus student honored with award
Excerpt Tiffany Bienz, a student at Wright State University-Lake Campus, received the 2013 Outstanding Business Student in the Nation award. This is the 14th year that a Lake Campus student has been honored with this award. Bienz is pursuing a … Continue reading
Wright State named a top college for teacher education
Excerpt Wright State has been named a top college for teacher education by a national organization that has become a leader in providing educational information to libraries, high schools and career centers across the country. The online College Database ranked … Continue reading
Ohio school helps create med program in Saudi Arabia
Excerpt DAYTON, Ohio (AP) – A southwest Ohio university is helping develop a medical program in Saudi Arabia. Wright State University in Dayton is being given a $5.5 million grant from Qassim University to help create Saudi Arabia’s first Doctor … Continue reading
Versailles native new ag coordinator at Wright State Lake Campus
Excerpt A Darke County native and fifth-generation farmer is the new agriculture program coordinator at Wright State University-Lake Campus. Greg McGlinch, Versailles, starts the new, full-time position Monday. He will step down from the nutrient management specialist position at the … Continue reading
OPINION: College can fulfill dreams
Excerpt Every day we hear their stories. The young woman who wants to prove wrong all of the doubters who said she would become just another statistic from the drug-infested, crime-ridden neighborhood where she grew up. The former college dropout … Continue reading
Wright State names interim med chair
Excerpt The Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine has named Michael Leffak interim chair of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, the school announced.Prior to his appointment, Leffak served as vice chair of the Department of Biochemistry and … Continue reading
